Bengaluru FC Faces Kerala Blasters in Durand Cup Quarterfinal

The much-anticipated clash between Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters will take place on Friday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during the Durand Cup quarterfinals.

Bengaluru FC reached this stage of the tournament with an impressive unbeaten record, having secured victories against Inter Kashi, Mohammedan Sporting, and Indian Navy FT in Group B.

Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, showcased their strength with significant wins over Mumbai City FC and CISF Protectors, and they finished the group stage strongly as well.

The rivalry between Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters is well known in Indian football, with both teams boasting talented squads. Bengaluru FC’s coach, Gerard Zaragoza, highlighted the importance of this rivalry and acknowledged the attacking prowess of the Blasters.

The Blasters have been particularly formidable in attack, with the duo of Noah Sadaoui and Kwame Peprah combining for a total of 10 goals in the tournament, while Bengaluru’s new signing Jorge Pereyra Diaz has made a notable impact with three goals in as many matches.

This quarterfinal match is scheduled to kick off at 7 PM and will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Football fans can also stream the game via Sony LIV.